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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,051.33, 897,065.69 and 363,571.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,051.33, 897,065.69 and 363,571.20 is: 501,725.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,051.33 : 897,065.69 = 363,571.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,051.33/897,065.69 = 363,571.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,051.33x = 897,065.69 × 363,571.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,051.33x = 326,147,247,574.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,147,247,574.27/650,051.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,725.38

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